Thanks Giving Drive

A group of enthusiastic 6th grade volunteers are leading our first ever Thanks Giving Drive, inspired by the donation drive of the Charity Club last March during Unity Week.

What: Bring in non-perishable food items, toiletries, new winter gloves, hats, socks, underwear
When: Tuesday, November 19 - Tuesday, November 25
Where: Donations collected in advisories
Who: Y2Y in Harvard Square, a homeless shelter run by youth, for youth

The volunteers hope to make a paper chain for every item donated, to hang at the top of the stairs as a way to see what we have contributed as a commUnity. Please help make this drive a success!

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If you do not have access to the internet or need support in scheduling, please call Taraneh Ahmadi, Family Partnership Coordinator at 617.349.4060 x2041 or Linette Maloney at 617.349.4060. Slots for core academic teachers are 20 minutes--in that time, you will rotate through a 5 minute meeting with each individual teacher. You can also sign up for a 10 minute meeting with Specials teachers. Bring your student to the conference so everyone hears the same message!

–6th grade: Tues 11/19 (8AM-3:50PM); Wed 11/20 (5:30-8PM)
–7th grade: Thurs 11/21 (8AM-3:50PM); Wed 11/20 (5:30-8PM)
–Specials: Fri 11/22 (8-8:40AM); Wed 11/20 (5:30-8:20PM)
–8th grade: Wed 12/11 (5:30-8PM); Thurs 12/12 (8-8:40AM)

First Quarter Progress Reports are Ready to View

Progress reports went live on Aspen last Friday. They are being mailed home to families who do not have internet access. If you are having trouble accessing your report card, please reach out to Linette Maloney 617.349.4060, [email protected] or Taraneh Ahmadi 617.349.4060 x2041, [email protected].

Turn in Permission Slips for Movie Field Trip the Day Before Thanksgiving

The entire school will go watch the movie Playing with Fire at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge, MA on Wednesday, November 27th. Permission slips were handed out to students in advisory. A slip is also attached. Please send them in as soon as possible.

–We depart RAUC at 9:05AM, and we will walk to Apple Cinemas. We plan on returning to RAUC around 12PM for lunch. All students must dress according to the weather forecast.
–The cost of this field trip is $5. If desired, for an additional $5.50 fee, students will be able to purchase a prepackaged snack of a small popcorn. Prepackaged snacks must be purchased before the field trip.
–ALL students attend the trip regardless of their ability to pay. Please consider including an extra donation to support access for all.

Specials Learning Previews

Out of School Opportunities

*All flyers and registration forms are available at the RAUC Out of School Time (OST) Board or by contacting Mr. McNulty @ [email protected]

Brunch and Ball (see application)
When: Third Saturday of every month until June 20th 
Where: Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard Street in The Port 
Ages: Young people 13-19 years old 
Cost: None
Register: Submit registration form to Nicole Rodriguez at the Moses Youth Center

Breakthrough Academic Enrichment Program
When: Year round starting summer after 6th grade. 6 week summer session and once a week during the school year. 
Where: Cambridge Rindge and Latin 459 Broadway, Cambridge 
Cost: None
To apply: Complete and submit application to Valerie Coimbra [email protected]
Applications due December 20th

iFp Creative Doers 
When: Thursdays 3:30-6:30PM
Where: Cambridge Public Library Main Branch @ 449 Broadway 
Ages: Open to students 14-18 years old 
Cost: None
To register: http://bit.ly/ifpstudios2019-20

Maud Morgan Arts: Art Classes (10 weeks- pottery, drawing/painting, printmaking, stop animation)
When: January 6 - March 23, days and times depends on class.
Where: 20A Sacramento Street
Grades: 6-8th graders 
Cost: Varies based on class ($300-$375), scholarships available!
Website: http://www.maudmorganarts.org/classes-workshops/grades-6-8/

Winter Ball: City-wide Dance for Middle School Students (see flyer)
When: Friday, December 6 | 6-9PM
Where: Cambridge Community Center 5 Callendar Street in Coast
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $5 per person 
For more info, contact Rachel Kinch 617.547.6811

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